Royal Danish Embassy Recognizes Mahvash and Jehangir Siddiqui Foundation for Charitable Efforts Across Pakistan

Karachi – 21^st May, 2018: The Mahvash & Jahangir Siddiqui Foundation (MJSF), a not-for-profit organization working in the fields of education, healthcare, disaster relief and sustainable social development has been recognized for its charitable efforts by the Royal Danish Embassy. To mark the occasion, a shield was presented to Ali Charanya, Chief Operating Officer (COO) – MJSF by H.E. Rolf Michael Holmboe – Danish Ambassador to Pakistan.

Founded in 2003, the foundation is a major donor to philanthropic causes in Pakistan. MJSF has partnered with international organizations including the United Nations, World Wildlife Fund, UN Habitat for Humanity, Oxfam, World Food Authority, Disaster Management Authority etc. Focused on long-term sustainable projects, the organization has established the JS Academy for the Hearing Impaired, a center for Autism and is inaugurating a state of the art hospital at Sehwan Sharif, Sindh.

Speaking at the occasion, the Ambassador of Denmark, H.E. Rolf Holmboe stated, “MJSF is a shining example of true corporate social responsibility. I am very pleased that a major business conglomerate such as JS has undertaken such a major philanthropic venture. JS Group has set a high benchmark and I hope that other large corporates will do the same and engage in making their country a better place for all”.

After receiving the award, Ali Charanya, COO – MJSF said, “It is an honor for MJSF to be appreciated by the Royal Danish Embassy. We are grateful to the Ambassador for reviewing our efforts and commending us for the same. We are committed to serving the underprivileged across Pakistan and will continue to live up to our pledge to promote economic development, enhance the dignity and quality of life of individuals, families and communities, eliminate barriers to opportunity and help those in need.”

This recognition follows the receipt of an award given to Ali Raza Siddiqui, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MJSF by Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development, UAE for his remarkable contribution to philanthropy at an annual award function organized in Dubai.

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About MJSF:

The Mahvash and Jahangir Siddiqui Foundation is the charitable arm of JS Group. A non-profit organization, the foundation works in the fields of healthcare, education and social enterprise through sustainable development to underprivileged members of society with a special focus on women, minorities, children and differently abled individuals. Foundation’s goal is to promote economic development and to enhance the dignity and quality of life of individuals, families and communities by eliminating barriers to opportunity and helping people in need reach their fullest potential. For more information, please visit http://mjsf.org/portal/